PHILADELPHIA, PA — As the 2025-26 NBA and NHL seasons tip off, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (NYSE: ARMK) is introducing an array of new menu items, commemorative offerings, and technology-driven upgrades across seven major arenas in North America. The initiative is part of the company’s ongoing effort to elevate the gameday experience through culinary innovation, operational speed, and regional flavor.
“Our culinary and innovation teams collaborated closely with our arena partners to shape distinctive gameday experiences for the 2025-26 NBA and NHL seasons,” said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “By blending global flavors, emerging technologies, and locally celebrated dishes, we’re creating moments that resonate with today’s fans—delivered with efficiency, creativity, and a spirit of team pride.”
Celebrating Local Flavor and Milestones
At Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre, the 30th anniversary celebration features French-Canadian–inspired comfort foods such as Slapshot Tourtière Nachos, Chocolate Puck desserts, and maple-infused Boules de Neige. Fans can also toast the milestone season with a collectible Slapshot Souvenir Cocktail Cup.
Technology Meets Tradition in Washington, D.C.
Capital One Arena, home to the Wizards and Capitals, is expanding its menu with inventive dishes like the “Ocho” Cheesesteak and Midnight Nacho while deploying AI-powered checkout and self-ordering kiosks to reduce wait times.
Texas Flair at Frost Bank Center
San Antonio Spurs fans can expect hearty regional dishes such as the Crispy Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich and San Antonio Cheesesteak Sandwich, alongside elevated premium options like carved ribeye and whole suckling pig for suite guests.
Pittsburgh’s Culinary Redesign
PPG Paints Arena debuts its renovated 5th Ave Food Hall, introducing creative fare such as Penalty Pickle Pierogies, Dippy’s Combo Sampler, and the smoked BBQ Meatloaf Patty Melt. Fans can also shop exclusive merchandise celebrating this year’s Penguins Hall of Fame inductees.
New Tastes in Cleveland and San Jose
Rocket Arena is serving up Cleveland-inspired dishes like Fungi Wood Fired Pizza and Pop-A-Tot brisket-loaded tater tots. Meanwhile, SAP Center in San Jose is embracing team spirit with teal-themed snacks, shark-shaped waffles, and souvenir goalie mask cocktail cups.
Upgrades at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia’s newly renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena is introducing gourmet sandwiches such as the Bison Osso Bucco Sandwich, Truffled Grilled Cheese, and Smoked Chicken Cheesesteak. Both club-level bistro stands—11th Street Bistro and Broad Street Bistro—have also been refreshed with updated branding and design.
Through its latest lineup of menus, designs, and technology enhancements, Aramark Sports + Entertainment continues to redefine arena hospitality—pairing creativity and convenience with the fan-first energy that drives sports culture.
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